

As for the top speed of the top-level cars of the brand, it is the same for both 200 mph. The story calls the Lucid Air’s “posh cabin” one of the luxury EV’s best attributes, saying that any simplification or shortcuts taken on its design may make the experience less high quality. So, Tesla is faster than all Lucid Air models currently on the market except the Air Sapphire trim of Lucid that can allegedly speed up to 0-100 miles in 1.99 seconds. The company claims a range of over 400 miles for the Air Pure model. The Air provides a much longer driving range (520 miles versus the Tesla’s 405), a higher-quality interior, and an infotainment system thats easier to use. While build quality was nearly perfect on the Model S Plaid - save for a slightly loose upholstery job on one of the rear seats - the publication also states that it hopes Lucid won’t someday cut corners on design like Tesla. The Lucid Air starts at 69,900 for the Air Pure model and the price stretches up to 161,500 for the limited-edition Air Dream. Tesla Model S The Tesla Model S has largely been in a one-horse race since its debut nearly a decade ago, but it now faces some stiff competition in the Lucid Air. Despite earning Motortrend's Car of the Year last year, Tingwall points to panel gaps in the Air Grand Touring’s exterior, in addition to a number of production quality issues on the vehicle’s interior. In terms of the time it takes to charge, Tesla Model S Plaid takes almost 15 minutes for 200 miles. The Air Pure has a range of 410 miles, and it only gets better from.

Lucid, on the other hand, is still a new company. Lucid Air’s battery capacity is 113 kWh (kilowatt-hour) versus 98 kWh for Tesla Model S Plaid. Even in the base configuration, the Lucid Air promises more range than the Model S, so Tesla lost big time in this segment. As a result, the automaker largely has the “build quality” component of production ironed out.

Now, the Model S has been in production for over a decade, with multiple major changes to the vehicle’s design. Also: it won’t be available until next year. The Lucid Air Grand Touring is priced at 139,000. In the past, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has noted that production is difficult, often openly sharing details about the company’s near-collapse multiple times. Comparison Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD vs Lucid Air Pure Top speed, 134.8 mph, 124 mph Engine torque, 389 lb-ft, N/A Engine power, 346 hp (258 kW), 480 hp (. Lucid says its 1,080 horsepower, twin-engine, all-wheel-drive Lucid Air Dream Edition is the only electric sedan capable of covering 400 meters. Lucid claims 517 miles of EPA estimated range vs Tesla Model Ss 402.
